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Dawnn Jewel Lewis (born August 13, 1961) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Jaleesa Vinson–Taylor on the NBC television sitcom A Different World from the series beginning in 1987 until the end of its fifth season in 1992, in addition to co-writing the opening theme song for the series. Lewis's other notable roles include portraying Robin Dumars on the ABC sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper for its first season (1992–93) and as Cheryl Spade in the 1988 film I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. Since then, Lewis has appeared in numerous TV series, including other sitcoms, and has also performed on stage.
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Inside OutAdditional Voices (voice)
The BoysValerie
Monsters UniversityAdditional Voices (voice)
Rick and MortyAdditional Voices (voice)
Grey's AnatomyJamarah Blake2026A Different WorldJalessa Vinson-Taylor · 1 episodeShow
2024The Fairly OddParents: A New WishTina Churner (voice), Tina Churner / Citizen 3 (voice) · 6 episodesShow
2023Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"Additional Voices (voice)Movie
2023Fired on MarsJudith (voice) · 2 episodesShow
2022Blackjack ChristmasCorrine AllenMovie
2022Welcome to the ClubUrsula / Kaa (voice)Movie
2022Minions: The Rise of GruAdditional Voices (voice)Movie
2022For Gunter’s Eyes Only(voice)Movie
2022The Cuphead Show!Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice) · 1 episodeShow
2021Writing Around the Christmas TreeSharon SamuelsMovie
2021The Good, the Bart, and the LokiRavonna Renslayer (voice)Movie
2020Star Trek: Lower DecksCarol Freeman (voice) · 50 episodesShow
2020Solar OppositesOpossum Head / Dock Worker 2 (voice), Val Helsing (voice) · 1 episodeShow
2020Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to StealChief (voice)Movie
2020Be the LightGladysMovie
2019Carmen SandiegoChief (voice) · 27 episodesShow
2018Revival!CleoMovie
2018Craig of the CreekBrenda (voice) · 1 episodeShow
2018Apple & OnionPatty (voice) · 76 episodesShow
2017Legend of Master LegendTana · 1 episodeShow
2017Bunyan and BabeMaybelle (voice)Movie
2016This Is UsRosemary · 2 episodesShow
2015Inside OutAdditional Voices (voice)Movie
2015StitchersArlene Grant · 1 episodeShow
2015iZombieMama Leone · 4 episodesShow
2015Megachurch MurderLucille WilliamsMovie
2014Tim and Eric's Bedtime StoriesAgent · 1 episodeShow
2014A Lesson in RomanceDianeMovie
2014The DivorceYolanda MasseyMovie
2013Toy Story of Terror!Delivery Lady (voice)Movie
2013Monsters UniversityAdditional Voices (voice)Movie
2013Second ChancesMariaMovie
2012Dino TimeAdditional Voices (voice)Movie
2012JenniferDr. FoxMovie
2012The Soul ManErika, Erica · 1 episodeShow
2012Let It ShineGailMovie
2012Doc McStuffinsGrandma McStuffins (voice) · 2 episodesShow
2010Regular ShowJB / Fun Fun Zone Employee (voice), Duck Lady / Woman #2 / Woman #3 (voice) · 1 episodeShow
2010Preacher's KidMyaMovie
2009The Cleveland ShowMrs. Bailey (voice), Mrs. Bailey /Receptionist (voice) · 1 episodeShow
2009Glenn Martin, DDS(voice) · 1 episodeShow
2009Futurama: Into the Wild Green YonderLaBarbara Conrad / Womens' Prison Warden (voice)Movie
2008The Secret Life of the American TeenagerLauren's Mom · 4 episodesShow
2007Futurama: Bender's Big ScoreLaBarbara Conrad (voice)Movie
2007The Last SentinelAngel - Tallis' Rifle (voice)Movie
2007Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret AdventuresCarolyn Baker (voice)Movie
2006DreamgirlsMelba EarlyMovie
2006Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas WishesCarolyn Baker (voice)Movie
2006The Adventures of Brer RabbitMom (voice)Movie
2005The BoondocksCivil Rights Protester (voice), Taeshawndretta Brown (voice), (voice) · 1 episodeShow
2005Spider-Man: The Venom SagaDetective Terri Lee (voice)Movie
2004CSI: NYWaitress · 1 episodeShow
2004Veronica MarsMarcia Langdon · 8 episodesShow
2004Medical InvestigationDr. Burton · 1 episodeShow
2003Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great AdventureBessieMovie
2003Daredevil vs. Spider-ManDetective Terri Lee (voice)Movie
2002Ozzy & DrixCilia Tyson (voice) · 2 episodesShow
2002Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain ShowdownDetective Terri Lee (voice)Movie
2002Andy Richter Controls the Universe1 episodeShow
2001The Poof PointMarigold BallardMovie
2001The Legend of TarzanNaoh (voice) · 1 episodeShow
2001The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandyGrim's Granny · 1 episodeShow
2000Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandMary (voice) · 1 episodeShow
2000Static ShockBrickhouse (voice) · 1 episodeShow
2000Strong MedicineDetective Wright · 1 episodeShow
2000The 10th KingdomBlabberwort the Troll · 5 episodesShow
1999The WoodWoman in CleanersMovie
1999FuturamaLaBarbara Conrad (voice), Jackie Anderson (voice), LaBarbara Conrad / Hermes' Mother (voice), LaBarbara Conrad / Influencer (voice), Nurse (voice), Coco Charm / Ensign Zinc (voice), Brainormous (voice) · 19 episodesShow
1998The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs44 episodesShow
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